Which of the following comes closest to your approach to building new capital projects?
Context:
The city faces a $1.5-billion shortfall in its 2023-2026 capital budget for infrastructure maintenance and renewal. Council voted in March to support a dedicated renewal fund. Under the Municipal Government Act, the city's debt servicing cannot exceed 21% of city revenues. The city is projected to reach its peak debt servicing level in 2028.
Candidate responses
A total of 11 candidates have responded to the survey. Here's how they answered this question:
a) Build even if it means taking on more debt.
Candidates that selected this response:
Colin Gallant Councillor
Candidate in
Dene
Karen Unland Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
b) Build only if private partners or other orders of government contribute.
Candidates that selected this response:
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
Candidate in
Sspomitapi
Mark Hillman Councillor
Candidate in
papastew
Diana Steele Councillor
Candidate in
Nakota Isga
c) Maintain existing infrastructure instead of building more.
Candidates that selected this response:
Tony Caterina Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Abdul Malik Chukwudi Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Stephen Hammerschmidt Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
Roger Kotch Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
Stephanie Swensrude Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
Voter responses
Based on more than 0 responses received as of Oct. 14, here's how voters answered this question: